In the first year of the “is” sport package, the 1987 325is came with a front spoiler that protruded so strongly that they’re called “cow catchers.” BMW softened it up a little for the next few years, but I’ve always dug this specific year because when I was little and drawing BMWs during class, they all had this type of curb-taunting front spoiler. While this one only had 72k miles on it, the seller decided to step up their game and take advantage of the E30’s recent popularity by giving it a thorough refreshing. The fresh coat of Hennarot over a nicely redone Natur and black interior really help this car stand out. It may not be all original, but it’s an outstanding example of this one-year-only look.
Click for details: 1987 BMW 325is on eBay
Year: 1987
Model: 325is
Engine: 2.5 liter inline-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 72,786 mi
Price: $12,500 OBO
FOR SALE 1987 BMW 325IS E30 NICELY RESTORE BY MASTERCLASS AUTOMOTIVE AN AWARDED EUROPEAN REPAIR SHOP IN MIAMI FLORIDA LOW MILES 72,XXX CLEAN CARFAX NO RUST FLORIDA CAR DESCRIPTION OF RESTORATION PERFORM COMPLETE PAINT JOB ALL TRIMS WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOW REMOVE FOR PAINT JOB COMPLETE INTERIOR REDONE WITH ORIGINAL TAN COLOR (FRONT AND REAR SEATS AND DOOR PANELS) NEW HEADLINER IN E30 M3 BLACK ENGINE REPAIRS NEW TIMING BELT WITH TENSIONER NEW WATER PUMP NEW THERMOSTAT NEW SEALS AND GASKETS (ALL) NEW SPARK PLUGS NEW AIR FILTER NEW FUEL FILTER NEW DRIVE BELTS NEW OIL SERVICE TRANSMISSION SERVICE NEW CLUTCH KIT NEW SLAVE CYLINDER NEW FLUID (TRANSMISSION) BRAKES REPAIRS NEW FRONT PADS NEW REAR PADS BRAKE FLUSH DRIVESHAFT NEW FLEXDISC NEW BEARING SUPPORT DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE NEW SET OF TIRES FALKEN GREAT DRIVING CAR ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION COLD A/C CLEAN FLORIDA TITLE
With the level of interest E30s command these days and the amount of effort that’s gone into making this 325is aesthetically perfect, I won’t be surprised if they get close to their asking price. I like that it doesn’t really have any performance mods – you’ll get the real-deal E30 experience with this car as you’re coddled by new leather and turning heads with the exceptional exterior.
-NR
As I think I’ve said I bought an ’87 325is new. 19,000 miles later the rear end “went out”. BMW replaced it under warranty and I happiy motored on until I traded it in for a ’95 318ic I’m still driving.
These are tight little machines and given how BMW’s have developed a case of bloat and over engineering in every aspect of its line it’s no wonder that these are becoming more desireable. That said, why a 72,000 mile car needs a windows out “refresh” with a new interior is somewhat curious. Being a Florida car I would be wary.